Zero Thanksgiving worry.
LabRat529
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Warning: This is a bit of a rant. I don't mean any offense- just want to share some feelings/thoughts.
Thanksgiving comes ONCE a year. Just once. One time. I keep seeing all these posts about how to 'survive' thanksgiving and I can't help but ask myself, why? Why the worry? Why the stress? What is wrong with enjoying family and friends? What is wrong with expressing gratitude for the good things you have in this life? What is wrong with eating delicious food?
One day is not going to make or break anyone's diet (or life style change or whatever). Worst case scenario: You gain a few pounds, which you can lose in a couple of weeks. More likely scenario: you have a good time and your weight loss slows down a tiny bit.
Diet's are about the big picture. They are about maintaining a chronic, long-term, calorie deficit. An occasional calorie surplus is not going to hurt as long as the rest of the week, month, year evens out to a negative calorie balance.
So I intend to enjoy my thanksgiving. I'm not even going to bother counting calories. And I'm going to have that second piece of pie if I want it.
On Friday, I'll get back on track.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Thanksgiving comes ONCE a year. Just once. One time. I keep seeing all these posts about how to 'survive' thanksgiving and I can't help but ask myself, why? Why the worry? Why the stress? What is wrong with enjoying family and friends? What is wrong with expressing gratitude for the good things you have in this life? What is wrong with eating delicious food?
One day is not going to make or break anyone's diet (or life style change or whatever). Worst case scenario: You gain a few pounds, which you can lose in a couple of weeks. More likely scenario: you have a good time and your weight loss slows down a tiny bit.
Diet's are about the big picture. They are about maintaining a chronic, long-term, calorie deficit. An occasional calorie surplus is not going to hurt as long as the rest of the week, month, year evens out to a negative calorie balance.
So I intend to enjoy my thanksgiving. I'm not even going to bother counting calories. And I'm going to have that second piece of pie if I want it.
On Friday, I'll get back on track.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
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couldn't have said it better myself!!!
Have a happy Thanksgiving!0 -
Well said! the How to Survive the Holiday's posts are getting kind of old. It's one day... enjoy it!0
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Warning: This is a bit of a rant. I don't mean any offense- just want to share some feelings/thoughts.
Thanksgiving comes ONCE a year. Just once. One time. I keep seeing all these posts about how to 'survive' thanksgiving and I can't help but ask myself, why? Why the worry? Why the stress? What is wrong with enjoying family and friends? What is wrong with expressing gratitude for the good things you have in this life? What is wrong with eating delicious food?
One day is not going to make or break anyone's diet (or life style change or whatever). Worst case scenario: You gain a few pounds, which you can lose in a couple of weeks. More likely scenario: you have a good time and your weight loss slows down a tiny bit.
Diet's are about the big picture. They are about maintaining a chronic, long-term, calorie deficit. An occasional calorie surplus is not going to hurt as long as the rest of the week, month, year evens out to a negative calorie balance.
So I intend to enjoy my thanksgiving. I'm not even going to bother counting calories. And I'm going to have that second piece of pie if I want it.
On Friday, I'll get back on track.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
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I agree! It's only one day a year...why not enjoy it:-) I plan to have a little of everything, but I will use some common sense and not eat 2500 calories in one day. But, I will definitely be exceeding the 1300 calories that this site gives me:-)0
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I plan on not being part of the pigging out statistic tomorrow. My unhealthy relationship with food is what got me overweight in the first place. I've worked super hard to change my ways. Thanksgiving is not about the food. Society has turned it into about the food. I'm focusing on my family and friends this year and what I'm Thankful for, like having my Husband home this year instead of spending Thanksgiving praying for his safety while he is off to war.0
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You have to eat 3500 calories to equal 1 lb of weight gain. Thats something to remember. I know Thanksgiving food is really good, and not always the most healthy but geeze ~ like you said its one day. I'd rather relax and enjoy time with my family than spend the day upset over what I "can" and "cant" eat.0
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Perfection!!! This morning I was telling a friend that if ONE day totally deletes my sucess over the last 4 months, I have FAAARRR more issues than Thanksgiving:happy: ... it really WILL be OK! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day all! 0 -
Totally agree! I even notice that the less I worry about it, the better choices I make naturally without even thinking! Happy Thanksgiving!0
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I think the no-worry thing is great - especially this year, when we're staying at home and cooking all our own food. For me, though, the key idea is how you define "delicious." Over the years I've come to prefer fresh (or frozen) green beans to green bean casserole, and honestly I can't bake a pumpkin pie to save my life and the store-bought ones just aren't that delicious anyway. This year, my focus is on cooking and eating mindfully and gratefully, to be aware of abundance - not just in the amount of food, but in the quality, and the time I get to take in preparing it. Which, usually, is like 30 minutes tops. So this will be a treat in a lot of ways.0
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I agree completely. I am not worried nor am I stressing about it at all. :happy:
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! :flowerforyou:0 -
I agree! My goal is to stop eating when I'm full but I'm not going to worry about what I eat! Like you said, Friday, I'll jump back on the band wagon.0
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Amen!0
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I plan on eating what I want as well. However, I will log my calories as this is a habit that I never want to give up. It pays off in the long run. Have a Great Thanksgiving. I am grateful for MFP!0
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Holidays like Thanksgiving are a huge test to our lifestyle changes and not everyone has the same degree of control. Eating a whole lot in one day could act as a trigger for future binges. Also, your worst case scenario is also relative. Personally, if I gain a couple of pounds, it will take me well over a MONTH to take them off so I'm not willing to throw that away when I'm SO close to my goal. My thanksgiving would be actually be ruined if I spent the whole next day feeling crappy about what I ate, so I will do my best and stick to green stuff and avoid the bread and crackers.
Happy Thanksgiving!0 -
I am not worried about it. I am looking forward to it, it is my favorite holiday of the year. I am going to the gym in the morning first tho 0
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I think some people can splurge on a day or at a meal & get right back to following their plan with no issues while others simply can't & that's where the difference is. Some people just can't do it. I know in the past if I veered off my routine even a little then it was like I was out in the wild and scavenging all I could, lucky if I ever found my way back on the path. Now a days I have come to a better understanding and I don't see what I'm doing as a diet, rather than a lifestyle, so I can veer off path for a day or a meal and not be phased by it. I also find that because it's a lifestyle I still make good choices for the most part so while I may want a 2nd piece of pie I would probably not eat it and I wouldn't miss it either. It's all about how you work, what works for you, and how badly you want to lose the weight I guess. So to those of you that need to follow rules for the holidays, good luck to you... you can definitely do it! To those of you that can give yourself freedom to enjoy, good luck to you also... cause we all need a little luck, you never know when you may not find your way back:-)0
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Agreed! I'm not counting calories, logging in my diary, checking my portions.........I'm just enjoying!! Friday......I'm back on track!0
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Here, here! I will have that extra piece of pumpkin pie cuz I'll be running a Turkey Trot in the morning! :drinker:0
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I think I understand why people are worried. Thanksgiving is only one day....but then there is Christmas, New Years, Easter, birthdays, graduations, and a million other "special occasions" that involve food and drink.
I don't think it hurts to enjoy yourself, and enjoy the food you like with your family, but people with food issues can sometimes go overboard and then end up on a downward spiral. Thanksgiving Day, becomes Thanksgiving week-end, then the whole week, and it can be hard to stop.
No need to stress, just be conscious of what you are eating, and when the day is done, get back on track
That being said, I'm Canadian, so it's not even Thanksgiving here. lol. Enjoy your turkey day!0 -
I totally agree! I know I will be enjoying the day...no worries about the food and drink tomorrow, we've earned this fabulous day of feast and family! :drinker: :bigsmile:0
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True. But some people will be eating on all the food for a few days and taking it for lunch, so I just wanted to encourage them that they have come to far to give in. Eat in moderation and work out. I'm looking at that one day as more of a victory dinner for me and my accomplishments and then I am back to business. Thanks for your honest comment.0
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well said! thank you! planning to just enter quick calories of 3500 for tomorrow and enjoy the day with my family.... Happy Thanksgiving to all MFPers!
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I think I understand why people are worried. Thanksgiving is only one day....but then there is Christmas, New Years, Easter, birthdays, graduations, and a million other "special occasions" that involve food and drink.
I don't think it hurts to enjoy yourself, and enjoy the food you like with your family, but people with food issues can sometimes go overboard and then end up on a downward spiral. Thanksgiving Day, becomes Thanksgiving week-end, then the whole week, and it can be hard to stop.
No need to stress, just be conscious of what you are eating, and when the day is done, get back on track
That being said, I'm Canadian, so it's not even Thanksgiving here. lol. Enjoy your turkey day!
I can totally see your point!!! Christmas is what I worry about more.....it seems to turn into a week long celebration with so much cookies and candy around!! And i just LOVE Christmas cookies!! It's not even gaining a few pounds that concerns me....I have good willpower and will go right back on track after the holiday....but I start to feel so icky from all the sugar and useless carb intake. LOL....but i do love me some christmas cookies!!0 -
I think I understand why people are worried. Thanksgiving is only one day....but then there is Christmas, New Years, Easter, birthdays, graduations, and a million other "special occasions" that involve food and drink.
I don't think it hurts to enjoy yourself, and enjoy the food you like with your family, but people with food issues can sometimes go overboard and then end up on a downward spiral. Thanksgiving Day, becomes Thanksgiving week-end, then the whole week, and it can be hard to stop.
No need to stress, just be conscious of what you are eating, and when the day is done, get back on track
I definately agree with this. I am a little nervous, because I almost always lose control @ special occassions. Did I really need that piece of cake, piece of pie, 3 cookies, AND a brownie for dessert? not so much.
I lost 2 lbs this week so far, and I would hate to see that get added back on after I worked so hard...but at this point I am kind of going with the flow-I am going to try to enjoy myself without restricting it too much, but also trying not to eat myself sick...
I did see a few suggestions on here this week for those trying to not go wild with eating tomorrow...someone suggested making a BIG plate of salad and eating that first, along with a few HUGE glasses of water...that may make you feel fuller so you don't eat so much of all the other stuff...Someone else suggested working out an extra 15-20 minutes each day to lessen the impact...
I am going to try to get some sort of a workout done in the morning, but we shall see how that goes!
Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!
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Totally agree 100%! I am going to eat and enjoy being around family and friends!!! I am excited about eating good food and not a weight watcher meal...haha. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!0
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I agree! I fully intend to enjoy my Thanksgiving, not worry about calories. Then I will jump back on the horse Friday.0
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I definately agree with this. I am a little nervous, because I almost always lose control @ special occassions. Did I really need that piece of cake, piece of pie, 3 cookies, AND a brownie for dessert? not so much.
Exactly. There is a line between enjoying yourself, and over indulging. When there are multiple desserts, I usually pick my absolute favourite and only have that. Or, if it's too hard to pick, cut very small pieces of each to sample. (Just a few bites each).0 -
... I'm focusing on my family and friends this year and what I'm Thankful for, like having my Husband home this year instead of spending Thanksgiving praying for his safety while he is off to war.
This is exactly what I'm thankful for this year too! Everything else is just icing on the cake...0
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